For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,247 students in 28612, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28612, NC are Icard Elementary School, East Burke Middle School and George Hildebrand Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28612 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28612, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28612, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Icard Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3087 Icard School Road
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-3491
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-3491
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
East Burke Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3519 Miller Bridge Road
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-7446
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-7446
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
George Hildebrand Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8078 G Hildebrand Sch Road
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 879-9595
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 879-9595
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28612, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28612, NC include Icard Elementary School, East Burke Middle School and George Hildebrand Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28612?
3 public elementary schools are located in 28612.
What is the racial composition of students in 28612?
28612 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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